E-mail etiquette

[buffettbride]

The only thing that upsets me about work e-mail is when the baffoons downstairs send me an e-mail because they're too damn lazy to come upstairs to my office, or, for that matter, to even pick up the phone and call. I think most of those clowns do it just because they can.

There's only one thing that drives me crazier than that, and it's when those same idiots send me a g.d. freaking TEXT MESSAGE!
I don't like them, I've never understood them or their purpose, and I literally bounce off of walls whenever I get ANY text message.

y wood tht typ of thng rattl Ur cage???

Because I'm only one floor above those jerk-offs, and if they're too lazy to walk up one flight of stairs or CALL on the phone, then they don't belong here.

Depending on what you're working on, email is also a reliable way to determine that someone took action on an issue. An electronic paper trail, really. You can always refer back to the information that was said, rather than relying on a phone or in-person conversation.

I write a LOT of documents and articles and send them to be reviewed by various people(usually with a link to open rather than an attachment because it is better on the bandwidth). I like to get their e-mail response of approval or non-approval for my records and to be able to track if someone didn't respond.

It's just a trick learning how to use e-mail for good rather than evil.

I have one coworker who refuses to use IM, yet sends me 20 emails a day with 'quick questions' that are better served either via the phone or an IM, yet she continues to fill up my e-mail.

[creeky]

I personally dont see what is wrong with the email contents all in the subject line on some occasions.

I use it to my boss - as she used to (until yesterday) sit on a different floor to me and desk hopped all the time - so I could not phone her on a normal phone, only her mobile. Never knowing if she is in a meeting or somewhere and not wanting to interrupt .... if I wanted to hop down and see her (I do have some limited mobility) - I send a "can you let me know when you are free for a chat" in the subject line - and nothing in the text. (so I dont go down to see her and she is not there )

If she is at her desk and busy - she gets the whole content of the email flashing in the "display and fade" new email notifier - and does not have to stop what she is doing to open it up and read what it is about, and just sends me back a "now" email subject when she is free ........

Very time effective. I dont use it all the time - but there are some situations where it is quite useful.

[Wino you know]

The only thing that upsets me about work e-mail is when the baffoons downstairs send me an e-mail because they're too damn lazy to come upstairs to my office, or, for that matter, to even pick up the phone and call. I think most of those clowns do it just because they can.

There's only one thing that drives me crazier than that, and it's when those same idiots send me a g.d. freaking TEXT MESSAGE!
I don't like them, I've never understood them or their purpose, and I literally bounce off of walls whenever I get ANY text message.

y wood tht typ of thng rattl Ur cage???

Because I'm only one floor above those jerk-offs, and if they're too lazy to walk up one flight of stairs or CALL on the phone, then they don't belong here.

I'm guilty of this sometimes, and it's due to me wanting a papertrail to cover my a$$. People can deny you told them something, but when you forward the email to them again, it normally stops their argument that they didn't know.

Yeah, although I'm not a fan of people e-mailing each other sitting across the desk from them, I guess it makes sense.
However, there's really NO reason for the text-messaging B.S.
Again, I think people do it just because they can.

[SMLCHNG]

I'm guilty of this sometimes, and it's due to me wanting a paper trail to cover my a$$. People can deny you told them something, but when you forward the email to them again, it normally stops their argument that they didn't know.

Yep, yep, yep.

And I'm often NOT at my desk, and running throughout the building, and have no time to answer my phone.

[SMLCHNG]

I personally don't see what is wrong with the email contents all in the subject line on some occasions.

For SOME it can be something that can be used on occasion.

In my case, I find it rude that someone composes an email that says nothing else except this in the subject line:

"The paper is jammed in the ..... copy machine".

No please, no thank you, no nothing.

[creeky]

I personally don't see what is wrong with the email contents all in the subject line on some occasions.

For SOME it can be something that can be used on occasion.

In my case, I find it rude that someone composes an email that says nothing else except this in the subject line:

"The paper is jammed in the ..... copy machine".

No please, no thank you, no nothing.

oh .. well I usually throw a please on the end of mine - and is only used on a discretionary basis.

[ragtopW]

The only thing that upsets me about work e-mail is when the baffoons downstairs send me an e-mail because they're too damn lazy to come upstairs to my office, or, for that matter, to even pick up the phone and call. I think most of those clowns do it just because they can.

There's only one thing that drives me crazier than that, and it's when those same idiots send me a g.d. freaking TEXT MESSAGE!
I don't like them, I've never understood them or their purpose, and I literally bounce off of walls whenever I get ANY text message.

y wood tht typ of thng rattl Ur cage???

Because I'm only one floor above those jerk-offs, and if they're too lazy to walk up one flight of stairs or CALL on the phone, then they don't belong here.

I was making fun of the way that texting has ruined the English Language

[Wino you know]

I was making fun of the way that texting has ruined the English Language

OH.
I undrstnd, Snta.

[creeky]

The only thing that upsets me about work e-mail is when the baffoons downstairs send me an e-mail because they're too damn lazy to come upstairs to my office, or, for that matter, to even pick up the phone and call. I think most of those clowns do it just because they can.

There's only one thing that drives me crazier than that, and it's when those same idiots send me a g.d. freaking TEXT MESSAGE!
I don't like them, I've never understood them or their purpose, and I literally bounce off of walls whenever I get ANY text message.

y wood tht typ of thng rattl Ur cage???

Because I'm only one floor above those jerk-offs, and if they're too lazy to walk up one flight of stairs or CALL on the phone, then they don't belong here.

I was making fun of the way that texting has ruined the English Language

I always sms (text) in full words ........ using the auto spell dictionary .. it is just as quick as thinking up the abreviations!

[Wino you know]

But not as quick (or as inexpensive) as CALLING the person.

[creeky]

But not as quick (or as inexpensive) as CALLING the person.

We sms more here than speak ... you get deals where you get 500 free sms etc .. and they are much cheaper than calling here!

[creeky]

I am not overly attached to the phone anyway - I know I have a mobile phone herei n the house somewhere tonight - and got no chance of hearing it if it rings anyway

I like to be able to "non phone dependant". I never take it out at work unless I am facebooking at lunchtime on it.... and never take it out with me of a weekend if going for dinner. I think I can survive being contactable for a few hours!

[Wino you know]

Depending on what you're working on, email is also a reliable way to determine that someone took action on an issue. An electronic paper trail, really. You can always refer back to the information that was said, rather than relying on a phone or in-person conversation.

You're right, but how sad is it that people in my profession can't trust each other?

I write a LOT of documents and articles and send them to be reviewed by various people(usually with a link to open rather than an attachment because it is better on the bandwidth). I like to get their e-mail response of approval or non-approval for my records and to be able to track if someone didn't respond.

Yes, I understand, but I'm guessing the people you e-mail AREN'T people who are in the same office with you, or who you come in contact with a ga-zillion times an hour.
These idiots here would MAKE LOVE to their computer if someone let them.

I have one coworker who refuses to use IM, yet sends me 20 emails a day with 'quick questions' that are better served either via the phone or an IM, yet she continues to fill up my e-mail.

And I have two co-workers who LIVE to text message.
If I live to be 1000, I'll never understand the concept of text messaging.
.50 cents per word, and takes MUCH more time than just simply CALLING the person.

Or, maybe I'm just old.

[creeky]

50c per word?

Ours is like 15c an entire text. I think texts to USA are 25c

[flipflopgirl]

I have unlimited text to anyone in any plan for $8.00 a month!

[Wino you know]

Sorry, ladies, but, to me, it still makes no sense to text message when calling is quicker and easier.

Or, maybe I'm just old.

[creeky]

I dont like talking on the phone in the public .. eg on the train and people I dont know hearing what is going on (as much as it annoys me having to listen to them!) ... so I text .... more private!

[flipflopgirl]

Sorry, ladies, but, to me, it still makes no sense to text message when calling is quicker and easier.

Or, maybe I'm just old.

sometimes i am in the situation where i can't talk....but i can type out a quick message.

[creeky]

I have unlimited text to anyone in any plan for $8.00 a month!

I took a cheap internet option on my plan instead .. so I can facebook on the train and at work ....

[Wino you know]

I guess I AM old.
I enjoy having people CALL me and talk live.

But hey, being old isn't so bad.
Especially when I think how, within just five years, you KIDS will be taking care of me.